by Steven Roberts “Hostage takers.” That’s how Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska described his fellow Republicans who repeatedly blocked Rep. Kevin McCarthy from becoming speaker. Rep. Kat Cammack of Florida, […]
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A bipartisan bridge
During a town hall meeting in Cincinnati in July 2021, President Biden promised to “fix that damn bridge.” He was talking about the antiquated Brent Spence Bridge over the Ohio […]
Roads, taxes dominate discussion ahead of 2023 legislative session
MORGANTOWN — If you walked into the Morgantown Area Partnership’s legislative get-together at just the right time Thursday morning, you might swear you’d been transported back to 2019. Heading into […]
Mon Valley Habitat for Humanity getting you where you live in 2023
Stepping into the job as interim director of Mon Valley Habitat for Humanity was a snap for Elaine McVay. And no, she isn’t talking the holiday gingerbread contest that wraps […]
A look at Manchin and Capito earmarks for local projects, from $1.7T federal budget
MORGANTOWN — Earmarks have returned to Congress and Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin — both Appropriations Committee members — have put out their lists of West Virginia earmarks […]
AREA ARRESTS
MORGANTOWN POLICE Campbell, Adrian Deon, 32, possession, Nov. 29, Officer Mayle. Cool, Genica Lynn, 42, driving while license revoked, possession, Dec. 11, Officer Kohler. High, Brittany Sue, 32, possession, Dec. […]
Tunnelton man in custody after alleged assault
A Preston County man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a female victim who ultimately had to be life-flighted for emergency care. According to the criminal complaint, deputies from the […]
Take on the new year in Mountaineer Country
We all know that with the new year comes a list of resolutions on ways to improve our lives. Whether your plan is to eat healthier, be more active, or […]
Suspect in PA cop shooting was former Morgantown High student
BY DAVE WILSON The man accused of killing a police chief and injuring another officer in a shooting near Pittsburgh was formerly a student at Morgantown High School, where he […]
A New Year’s border crisis resolution
by Martin Schram Ever true to its traditions, Official Washington has celebrated its holidays by toasting its successes, and then cruising comfortably into yet another new year. So this is […]
